Responsibilities● Provide appropriate and targeted technical advice or assistance to farmers with training on Good Agricultural Practises (GAP) to maximise yield and ensure the quality of produce is not compromised.● Develop and apply training methods and curriculum appropriate to the needs of the midsize farmers and evaluation of their training effectiveness● Communicate effectively about the company's farmer development model, plans etc. to farmers, project stakeholders and the wider public in order to advance its vision and mission.● Provide great after-sales support to farmers and practice a sound customer retention strategy● Keep updated records, prepare reports that pertain to field work and interpret the same to come up with case-appropriate recommendations● Ensure strong communication and coordination with all stakeholders as well as providing appropriatereports to drive business reporting● Provide support to farmer/farmer groups on the most appropriate climate integration strategies, which enhance income of producers and agribusinesses● Interpret soil and water test results to farmers and advise accordingly on the best farm inputs for use on the farm and crops.● Create and build sales distribution channels by partnering with agro-dealers and agro-enterprises across Kenya.● Manage and oversee sales agents across Kenya while measuring and reporting on monthly targets versus sales acquired.

Gained invaluable experience of financial inclusivity for farming communities, budgeting, saving and investments.

Gained experience in the following areas.1.Farmer mobilization and group dynamics2. Market-Led production and Market linkages3.Agronomic support to farming communities4. Project planning, management, implementation and reporting5. Stakeholder interactions and management 6. Financial literacy skills transfer to farming communities7. Agritech role in improving productivity and profitability.

Experience gainedFarmer mobilization, training and managentHorticultural crops husbandrySafe use of agrochemicalsGAPs and climate smart agricultureMarket-Led productionFood crop production standards i.e Global Gap and food handling standards i.e HACCP

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